Talk:Becky Lourey

Mess of an Article
This article contains two HUGE block paragraphs of Lourey's legislative accomplishments and then of her recognitions. At first, I cynically supposed that it was probably just planted by one of her campaign workers trying to plumpen up her wikipedia article with fluff. But then after reviewing the history, I can only suppose that to be true, as it was written by an anonymous contributer. Uh oh.

Not only is all of this fluff, but none of it is cited. It should all either be deleted or at least sorted and cited. Brash 05:50, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

Moving the unwikified text here: (Jonathunder 04:10, 19 June 2006 (UTC)) Among Sen. Lourey’s major legislative accomplishments: -co-authored the entire MinnesotaCare package in 1992; -co-authored the Small Business Health Care Insurance Reform; -chief author of the Rural Health Initiatives which included creation of the current Office of Rural Health and Primary Care; -initiated and chaired the Katie Poirier Task Force, which made recommendationsresulting in several law changes to improve community safety; -authored legislation to provide Minnesota Grown food stamp replacement services to denied immigrants; -authored the Medication Management Act; -authored the Senior Prescription Drug Program; -successfully led the fight to pass bovine growth hormone-free milk labeling requirements; and -successfully carried the bonding provision to establish the Rush Line Transportation Corridor along Interstate Highway 35.

Sampling of recognitions: -“National Family Week Advocacy Award” (2005), Communities Investing in Families – Region 7E -“Will Pacesetter” (2005), WILL/WAND Conference Securing the Future: Women Leading the Way -“Friend of EMS” (2005 National EMS Week), Regions Hospital Emergency Medical Services -“Recognition of leadership to prevent childhood lead poisoning in Minnesota” (2005), Sustainable Resources Center and CLEARCorps USA -“Paul Wellstone Advocacy Award” (2005), The Minnesota Psychiatric Society -“Joan and Walter Mondale Award for Public Service” (2005), Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party -“Child Advocacy Award” (2004),American Academy of Pediatrics Minnesota Chapter -“Staff Pick—Feminist Finds” (2004), Minnesota Women’s Press -“Senator of the Year” (2004), Minnesota Farmers Union -“Honorary BioDiesel Buddy” (2004), MN Biodiesel Council -“Friend of EMS” (2004), Minnesota Ambulance Association -“Golden Triangle Award for outstanding record in support of family farms and rural communities” (2003-2004), Minnesota Farmers Union -“Legislative Dean’s List” (2003), The Minnesota State University Student Association -“Recognition for effort to pass legislation placing epinephrine in all ambulances in the State of Minnesota” (May 2002), The Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota -“Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of a valuable scientific contribution to the Star of the North Meeting” (April 2003), Minnesota Dental Association -“Certificate of Appreciation” (1999, 2002), The Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance -“Page’s Favorite Senator” (2001, 2002), Page -Lake Superior Water Trails Association (2001), Leadership Award -“Angels in Adoption” (2001), Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institiute -“Nonprofit Allies Award for Outstanding Legislative Leadership—Minnesota Senate” (2001), Minnesota Council of Nonprofits -“Legislator of the Year” (2001), ARC Minnesota -Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare (2001), “In appreciation for outstanding leadership and support of Minnesota children with physical and functional disabilities.” -“Help, Hope & A Voice Award” (October 26, 2001),Brain Injury Association of Minnesota -“Certificate of Appreciation—National Crime Victims’ Rights Week” (2001), The State of Minnesota -“Health Care Leader 2000” Award (2000), Minnesota Hospital and Health Care Partnership -“Appreciation for leadership provided in getting laws enacted concerning predatory behavior” (May 2000), Attorney General of Minnesota Mike Hatch “Appreciation for Support in the 1999 Session” (1999), Pine Technical College -“Certificate of Appreciation for Support of Higher Education and the Occupational Skills Program” (March 1999), Central Lakes College -“Lucy Hahn, Barbara Stulder Political Courage Award” (1998), Women’s Candidate Development Coalition -“Policy Maker of the Year” (April 28, 1998), Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting -“Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Contributions” (1998), The Minnesota Women’s Consortium Celebration 18: Creating New Traditions—Mothers and Daughters -“Charlotte Striebel Long Distance Runner Award” (1997), National Organization of Women (NOW) -“Legislator of the Year” (1997), St. Paul Business and Professional Women -“Champion for Child Care” (1997), Teachers and Providers for Minnesota’s Children -“Certificate of Appreciation” (1997), A System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR)—A Program of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Technology for People with Disabilities -The PACE Committee of the National Association of Social Workers MN Chapter (1997)“in appreciation of outstanding public service.” -AFSCME Council 6, AFL-CIO and the Union's Corrections Policy Committee (1997) “for your dedication to public service and in support of MN's working men and women who make the state prison system great.” -Volunteer Award (1997) “for dedicated support of Mother's Camp.” -“Commendation and Applause” (1996 and 1997), Minnesota Board on Aging -“Distinguished Service Award” (1996), Minnesota Council of Child Caring Agencies (MCCCA) -“Certificate of Legislative Excellence” (September 23, 1996), Minnesota Community Action Association -Food First Coalition (1995), In Appreciation of Devoted and Invaluable Services. -“Award in Recognition of 100% Voting Record” (1993-1994 and 1995-1996), Minnesota Farmers Union -“Recognition of Outstanding Service” (1993), Minnesota Coalition of Licensed Social Workers -“Recognition and Appreciation” (1993), Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers -The Minnesota Nutrition Project Directors Association on behalf of the State of Minnesota's Senior Citizens: (1993), “We applaud your work on behalf of Minnesota's older adults.” -MN Center for Rural Health (1992), “for providing guidance and support in the development of the MN Center for Rural Health.” -“B. Robert Lewis Award” (1992), Minnesota Public Health Association -MN DACA Award (1992), “For distinguished service to people with developmental disabilities as a member of Minnesota House of Representatives.” -“Friend of EMS” (February 1, 1992), Arrowhead EMS Association -“Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Vision” (1991), Minnesota Alliance for Progressive Action -“Governor’s Marvelous Minnesota Woman Award” (1989), State of Minnesota -“Recognition of Outstanding Leadership for the Citizens of Minnesota and their Environment,” Minnesota League of Conservation Voters -“Measure of Excellence Award,” Minnesota Community Action Association -Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Citation of Merit. -Patriotic Citizen Award, “Given in grateful appreciation for unsolicited inspirational patriotic service to the community through the daily display of our national flag.” -United Way of Minneapolis Area's Success by 6, “as a supporter of quality early childhood development....those mental, social, emotional and physical skills needed to succeed throughout life.”